Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall to position B´ÎÔªapp
at forefront of artificial intelligence education and next generation technologies

On Monday, April 23 at 2 p.m., B´ÎÔªapp School of Engineering (B´ÎÔªapp) will break ground on its new academic facility at 1025 N. B´ÎÔªapp St. The $34 million Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall has been funded by a donation from B´ÎÔªapp Regent and alumnus Dr. Dwight Diercks and his wife, Dian.

The gift marks a bold step forward for the university. With the addition of Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall, and its new Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program, B´ÎÔªapp will be positioned at the educational forefront in artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, cyber security, robotics, cloud computing and other next-generation technologies. B´ÎÔªapp will be a national educational leader in this transformative technology space and will apply AI to deepen and enhance the current disciplines of study at the university: engineering, business and nursing.

A short program will feature remarks from Dr. John Walz, B´ÎÔªapp President; Dr. Dan Moceri, Chairman, B´ÎÔªapp Board of Regents; Dr. Eric Baumgartner, B´ÎÔªapp VP of Academics; Dr. Dwight Diercks, Senior Vice President, NVIDIA; Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker; B´ÎÔªapp Mayor Tom Barrett; and B´ÎÔªapp County Executive Chris Abele. A ceremonial groundbreaking will take place immediately following the program.

Dr. Diercks earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering at B´ÎÔªapp in 1990. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from the university. Today, Diercks serves as senior vice president at NVIDIA, a California-based technology company and global leader in AI, supercomputing and visual computing.

Uihlein/Wilson – Ramlow/Stein Architects are the project developers and Mortenson is the construction manager.